Program Overview

Industrial Maintenance Program

The Industrial Maintenance program at Lake Land College provides students with a variety of skills in machine shop work, hydraulics, electricity, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance. The courses focus on mechanical skills and hands-on labs, providing education and training needed to gain an entry-level position.

Program Details

The program trains students in:

• Machine shop
• Plumbing
• Electricity
• Concentration on mechanically oriented course work

Industrial Maintenance technicians work at a wide variety of facilities, including manufacturing facilities, factories, food-processing facilities, power plants, and construction sites.

Job Outlook

According to the national Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for Industrial Maintenance employees is expected to grow 16 percent through 2024.

Hands-On Experience

As a Lake Land College Industrial Maintenance student, you will gain hands-on training and refine your skills in campus labs filled with industry-standard equipment. You will be able to train in the following areas:

• Basic Electrical maintenance and installation procedures
• Heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems
• Pneumatic Controls
• Industrial Pumps and Valves

Faculty

The program is led by experienced instructors, including Kris Kersey, Industrial Maintenance Instructor/Coordinator.

Locations

The program is available at multiple locations, including:

• Eastern Region Center, Marshall, IL
• Effingham Technology Center, Effingham, IL
• Western Region Center, Pana, IL

College Commitment

Lake Land College is committed to developing and maintaining an environment for students, employees, and the college community that embraces and actively supports diversity, equity, and inclusion. The college aspires to be an institution where the quality of education and work environment are enhanced and enriched by an inclusive campus community that encourages multiple perspectives and the free exchange of ideas.